Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government who are, or will be, the members of the working group, announced on 1 December 2020, to examine ways to improve the process of accessing Child Trust Funds for parents or guardians of children who lack mental capacity; and when they expect that group to report on its findings.

Following the 1 December 2020 announcement, a cross government working group has been established to look at the issues raised in relation to access to Child Trust Funds. The Group has representation from Her Majesty’s Treasury, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Justice and convened on 8 January and 29 January. Engagement with external stakeholders will continue as proposals develop. Court of Protection application forms are a matter for the judiciary and the Court of Protection Rules Committee will review these in light of issues raised by campaigners.

The working group will report to Ministers in due course.